AFTER throwing its support for Gilas Pilipinas and the country’s quest for regional basketball supremacy, poultry giant Chooks-to-Go is venturing into the grassroots level in search of budding chess experts.
The first-ever Chooks-to-Go National Rapid Chess Championships, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Nuvali, will be held today (April 29) at the Vista Mall in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The whole-day competition is expected to attract more than 1,000 chess players, coaches, trainers and chess enthusiasts.
Cash prizes, trophies and medals await winners in the Open (19 year old and up), Junior (13 – 18 y/o), and Kiddies (12 y/o and below) categories.
“Our belief in developing the Filipino potential, especially in the field of sports, motivates us to continue supporting not only basketball but also chess tournaments which foster self-confidence and camaraderie among players,” said Ronald R. Mascariñas, Chooks-to-Go President and General Manager.